Epson LX-1170 User Manual download pdf (Page 84)

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Using the Printer

5. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow

to remove any slack in the ribbon.

6. Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer as shown; then

press both sides of the cartridge firmly to fit the plastic hooks

into the printer slots.

7. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into

place; it should not be twisted or creased.

8. Replace the paper tension unit and printer cover.

After you install the color ribbon cartridge, run the self test as

described under “Running the Self Test” on page 1-12.

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User’s Guide 3
DECLARATION of CONFORMITY 5
Contents 7
Getting to Know Your Printer 11
Use of options 14
Safety information 15
Setting Up the Printer 17
Unpacking the Printer 18
Assembling the Printer 21
Attaching the paper supports 22
Plugging in the printer 24
Running the Self Test 28
Using the parallel interface 31
Using the serial interface 33
2000, or NT 4.0 36
For DOS programs 39
Using the Printer 41
Using the Control Panel 42
Page length for tractor 45
Skip over perforation 45
Auto tear off 45
Auto line feed 45
Changing default settings 49
Printing on Continuous Paper 50
Using the Tear Off button 65
Printing on Single Sheets 67
Printing on Special Paper 68
3. Close the printer cover 69
Multipart forms 70
Envelopes 72
Installing and Using Options 73
Pull tractor unit 77
Roll paper holder 80
Print server 86
Using the Printer Software 100
(LX-300+ only) 102
Troubleshooting 103
Using the Error Indicators 104
Problems and Solutions 106
Power Supply 106
Printing 107
The print is faint or uneven 108
Paper Handling 110
The paper does not feed 113
The paper feed is crooked 113
Appendix A 117
Cleaning the Printer 118
Transporting the Printer 119
Printer Specifications 120
Electronic 122
Electrical 124
Environmental 124
For LX-300+ 125
For LX-1170 128
Printable area 131
Paper alignment 136
Standards and approvals 136
Command Lists 137
Contacting Customer Support 139
For users in North America 140
For users in Australia 142
EPSON Faxback service 143
EPSON Helpdesk 143
For users in Singapore 144
For users in Hong Kong 144
For users in Malaysia 145
For users in India 146
For users in the Philippines 147
Printer Parts 152

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